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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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